2. Chili-Cheese Fries

Unlike sturdy nachos, fries aren’t great at supporting gobs of cheese and chili, but no need to panic if someone gets a loaded order for the group — just remember these tips from Lininger. Grab, if you can, the dry end of a fry, he says. With a subtle flick of your wrist, remove the excess chili. Of course, using a knife and fork to cut the fries into bite-size pieces is the best way to control mess, he adds.